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Japan has consistently ranked among the top performers on PISA since 2000, particularly in mathematics. Its scores have been highly equitable, likely because Japan has long held education for all students in high regard.
Japan has consistently ranked among the top performers on PISA since 2000, particularly in mathematics. Its scores have been highly equitable, likely because Japan has long held education for all students in high regard.
Estonia emerged as a top performer on PISA 2012 and has remained a European leader since. After gaining independence in 1991, the Estonian economy has grown nearly eightfold, driven partly by its strong education system.
Estonia emerged as a top performer on PISA 2012 and has remained a European leader since. After gaining independence in 1991, the Estonian economy has grown nearly eightfold, driven partly by its strong education system.
Hong Kong has been a world leader on PISA since the first assessment in 2000. Its education system is a hybrid of British and Chinese education traditions and is noteworthy for the equity of its students’ performance.
Hong Kong has been a world leader on PISA since the first assessment in 2000. Its education system is a hybrid of British and Chinese education traditions and is noteworthy for the equity of its students’ performance.
Korea has been a top-performer on every PISA test since 2000. The country’s academic achievement is remarkable for a country that essentially built a brand-new education system in the second half of the 20th century.
Korea has been a top-performer on every PISA test since 2000. The country’s academic achievement is remarkable for a country that essentially built a brand-new education system in the second half of the 20th century.




